Official-looking vacancy post
A post uses a department logo and says data-capturing posts are open. It routes applications through a lookalike link and asks for a verification fee before the closing date.
What to check
- Check the Public Service Vacancy Circular and the relevant department website yourself.
- Compare the domain, email address, closing date, reference number, application instructions, and contact details.
- Be careful with non-government domains, personal emails, payment requests, and messaging-only application routes.
- Remember that a logo, PDF, stamp, or forwarded circular is not enough by itself.
Recommended next steps
- Do not pay a fee for a government vacancy process.
- Use the department website or DPSA circular to check whether the role and instructions appear there.
- If a post asks for payment or sensitive documents through a suspicious link, keep proof and report through appropriate channels.
Official sources
Use these as starting points, then check important details through channels you find yourself.
Share with someone you trust before acting.
Ready to check the opportunity?
Mark what matches, then review a report before you take the next step.